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Crypto Vote Scheduled for Next Week by Senate Agriculture Committee Following Banking Panel
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Jan. 7, 2026, 8:54 p.m.
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Crypto Legislation Nears Crucial Vote in US Senate Amid Ongoing Disputes
The US Senate Banking Committee is edging closer to a bipartisan agreement on a crypto market structure bill, with a vote scheduled for next week. Despite progress, significant issues remain unresolved, including the treatment of decentralized finance (DeFi) and stablecoins. Industry insiders are preparing for a lobbying blitz to ensure their concerns are addressed. Republicans are confident that…
Jan. 7, 2026, 12:57 a.m.
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US Senators Revive Crypto Market Structure Talks Amid Looming Deadline
Following a series of negotiations, US senators reconvened on Tuesday to discuss the proposed crypto market structure bill, aiming to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets. Although no significant agreements have been announced, Senator John Kennedy revealed that Senator Tim Scott, Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, plans to hold a bill markup on January 15. This move is like…
Jan. 6, 2026, 7:05 p.m.
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US Senators Resume High-Stakes Crypto Bill Negotiations Amid Time Constraints
Following a prolonged period of negotiation, US senators reconvened on Tuesday to reinitiate discussions on the highly anticipated crypto bill, which aims to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets. Despite the resumption of talks, no significant agreements have been announced, and several contentious issues remain unresolved between Democratic and Republican negotiators. Senator John…
Jan. 6, 2026, 7:05 p.m.
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Crypto's Future Rests in the Hands of Republican Regulators at the SEC and CFTC
The departure of Democratic Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw from the US Securities and Exchange Commission has resulted in a regulatory environment where a small group of Republican crypto advocates hold significant influence over the agency's policy decisions. Crenshaw, who had previously expressed caution regarding the agency's shift towards embracing digital assets, is no longer present to prov…
Jan. 5, 2026, 7:51 p.m.
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Coinbase Temporarily Suspends Peso-Based Services in Argentina
Less than a year after its official launch in Argentina, Coinbase has decided to scale back certain aspects of its operations in the country. In an email widely shared on social media, the US-based cryptocurrency exchange informed its users that it will be suspending the ability to purchase or sell USDC stablecoins using Argentine pesos, effective January 31, 2026. Following this deadline, users …
Jan. 5, 2026, 12:21 p.m.
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Iran Now Accepts Cryptocurrency for Advanced Military Equipment
The Iranian Ministry of Defense's export arm, Mindex, has begun accepting cryptocurrency as a payment method for its sophisticated weaponry, thereby circumventing international sanctions. This move enables potential buyers to acquire military equipment such as missiles, tanks, and drones using crypto, in addition to other accepted payment methods like Iranian rials or exchange of goods. As the hu…
Jan. 2, 2026, 12:09 p.m.
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Turkmenistan Introduces Crypto Legislation to Stimulate Economic Growth
Turkmenistan has enacted the Law on Virtual Assets, officially legitimizing cryptocurrency mining and exchange operations in a bid to stimulate economic growth and attract international investment. The legislation, signed into law by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on November 28, establishes a regulatory framework for the creation, use, and exchange of virtual assets within the country. Accordin…
Jan. 2, 2026, 11:57 a.m.
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Fed Minutes Reveal Concerns Over Potential Disruptions in Short-Term Funding Markets
The Federal Reserve's December 2025 meeting minutes indicate that officials are closely monitoring a potential risk that could impact markets: the possibility of the financial system experiencing a cash shortage, even if interest rates remain relatively stable. The minutes, released on December 30, suggest that policymakers are generally satisfied with the current economic landscape, with investo…
Jan. 1, 2026, 8:58 p.m.
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Korbit Hit with $1.9 Million Fine for Non-Compliance with Anti-Money Laundering and Customer Verification Regulations
The South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, Korbit, which is presently engaged in discussions to be acquired by Mirae Asset, has been slapped with a substantial fine of 2.73 billion won, equivalent to $1.9 million, by the country's regulatory authority. This penalty stems from multiple infractions related to anti-money laundering and customer verification. According to the Financial Intelligence Un…
Dec. 31, 2025, 12:47 p.m.